We have 2.5 days in Amsterdam. The spouse wanted to see Keukenhof, so we are doing that the day after we arrive. We are taking the 7:30 bus out there. How long should I plan to be there? If I want to visit Rijksmuseum (not Vermeer) in the afternoon, for what time should I buy the entry ticket? Is 2 pm cutting things too close? Thanks in advance.
Posted by
DFW TX, USA
457 posts
Can't really answer this question since I don't know if you are more into the flowers or the art ... my plan is getting to Keukenhof at 8am, taking the bus back to Schiphol at 2:00pm, then getting to Rijks about 3:30pm (my tickets for Vermeer are at 4:30pm) ... some might say that is not enough time to spend at the Rijks but I know the paintings I really want to see (about a dozen) so I'm okay with an hour (give to take), then Vermeer until it closes ... I suggest you decide how much time for each based on your interest levels, add about 1.5 hours travel time between locations and reserve your tickets from there.
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We did the Rijksmusem in August and spent three hours (no Vermeer).
Posted by
OP
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Thanks for the responses - both of them are helpful.